WHEN THE SUN starts making regular appearances, it brings out the hippie in all of us, at least a little. On the cusp of summertime seems the appropriate moment to introduce Velvet Goldmine, a vintage shop recently arrived in the Foster-Powell neighborhood. Owned by Loni Gaghan, who also creates the in-house clothing line Love to Love You, the Goldmine specializes in late ’60s and early ’70s—patchwork suede, ethnic prints, and embroidered everything in a bold range of flower-powered hues.
- Loni Gaghan
MERCURY: Describe the Velvet Goldmine vibe.
LONI GAGHAN: I’m going for a bohemian/gypsy/ethnic vibe mixed with a little glam rock. You’ll find plenty of psychedelic print dresses, folky embroidered blouses, block-printed Indian skirts, and aged leather, as well as some Lurex and sequins. I love the style of rockers like Bowie, Mark Bolan, and Jimi Hendrix, as well Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin…
- Loni Gaghan